Wind Power
Denmark has been a first mover in the wind power industry for decades. On- and offshore wind turbines provide more than 20 per cent of Denmark’s electricity consumption. This is the highest level of wind power integration in the world. By 2020, wind power is expected to account for up to 50 per cent of the Danish electricity supply.
Securing a stable supply
Phasing out fossil fuels and replacing them with renewable energy sources such as wind will require a flexible power grid capable of handling fluctuations in the energy supply on days when the wind is not blowing.
Denmark’s large-scale wind power integration is made possible by a well-developed transmissions infrastructure. The Danish grid is connected to the neighbouring countries, allowing for the import and export of energy during peak periods. As Denmark continues to develop and expand a flexible and intelligent national power grid, it will be possible to integrate even more wind power in the system.
